Workaround: The case of the Vanishing LAN - Connecting to windows share

A simple and effective workaround to the "Vanishing LAN" bug/glitch in Kali Linux.

NOTE: This tutorial is only for connecting to a windows share. As such you must have one set up before you go to far!

Here is how it works:

Step 1. Use namp to find the hostname of the computer you want to connect to.
- sudo nmap -sF 192.168.1.1/24 or <YourGatewayIP>/24

Step 2. Find the computer in question VIA its hostname - Keep the LAN IP handy
- for sake of argument here is an example IP: 192.168.1.3

Step 3. Go to the top bar in Kali and click places. Find network in the list and click on "Connect to Server..."

Step 4. A box should show up with blank text fields.
Next to Server type in the IP of the computer in question.
-- Dont worry about the port.

step 5. In the dropdown menu for Type Select "Windows Share"

Step 6. At the bottom of the window fill in the options:
- Domain name (Workgroup)
- Username
- Password
Then click "Connect"

Step 7. It will ask you for username and password again. Enter it
- Keeping the password stored is up to you.

Step 8. In the sidebar of the file manager that comes up find network
and right click the <Drivename> on <serverIP>
Click bookmark.

--THATS IT! WE ARE DONE!
Now you will have an always ready to go connection to your home media server or
file storage or whatever else you keep on that IP.

-Hope you found this useful!
WyattDerp